Salary Comparison
Electronics Engineers: Vancouver vs Evansville
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Vancouver, WA
$142,830/yr
Evansville, IN
$100,238/yr
Our recommendation: Vancouver, WA
Vancouver offers $1,755 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Vancouver
Evansville
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$142,830
$100,238
+$42,592
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$8,689
$6,098
+$2,591
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
105
70
+35 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,721
$1,885
+$836
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,565
$950
+$615
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$5,968
$4,213
+$1,755
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.19×
3.24×
-0.05×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.